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8 New Waterfowl Loads for 2018

Great loads for hunting ducks and geese

Non-toxic shot has come a long way since then. Steel shot performance has greatly improved, while tungsten-based loads have raised the bar in terms of long-range…
Original author: Jarrod Spilger


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Land & Water Conservation Fund Clears Major Hurdle

The House Committee on Natural Resources passed a bill that would permanently authorize the fund. The bill still needs to pass the full house, Senate, and President

Progress of the Land and Water Conservation Fund reauthorization was stalled in the highly partisan atmosphere of the House of Representatives Natural Resource…
Original author: Ben Long


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4 Secrets for Bowhunting Big Mule Deer Bucks from Chuck Adams

Think mule deer hunting is easy? Think again. The biggest, oldest bucks are a different breed

You cannot underestimate the challenge of hunting a top-tier mule deer. But these four things can help even the odds.
Original author: Chuck Adams


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The 10 Best Rimfire Rifles

From bargain plinkers to high-end tack drivers, this list of top rimfires has it all

From bargain plinkers to high-end tack drivers, this list of top rimfires has it all.
Original author: Richard Mann


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USDA Cancels Environmental Study, Reopens Mining Leases Near Boundary Waters

Conservation groups face another setback in their efforts to prevent copper-nickel mines in the BWCA watershed

The USDA canceled a 2-year long study investigating the potential environmental impact of copper-nickel mining in northeastern Minnesota after just 15 months, on the…
Original author: Natalie Krebs


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Gun News of the Week: California Braces for Launch of ‘Bullet Control’ Campaign

Plus: Levi Strauss Donates to Gun Control

It was a long, testy week for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh but with his confirmation hearing out of the way, the overwhelming consensus is President Donald…
Original author: John Haughey


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Optics Test 2018: Best Hunting Riflescopes, Binoculars, and Spotting Scopes

We put this year's crop of new hunting optics through the wringer

In terms of optical innovation and incorporation of accuracy-enhancing technology, the riflescope category is in hyperdrive, with product introductions this year that…
Original author: Andrew McKean


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The 8 Best Spotting Scopes of 2018

We put the top spotting scopes for hunters to the test

From top-end, highly priced products that incorporate new designs to familiar spotters that offer great performance at bargain rate, this field of new spotting scopes…
Original author: Andrew McKean


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The 19 Best Binoculars of 2018

Our test of the best new small-frame and midsize binos for hunters

We spent weeks with this field of binoculars, using them the way you do: by strapping them to our chests and hiking all sorts of terrain. We also rated the optics on…
Original author: Andrew McKean


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The 24 Best Riflescopes of 2018

Death of the duplex? New riflescopes are high on tech but low on basic functionality and affordability

Riflescope design is in hyperdrive, with product introductions this year that will help you shoot better, whether your target is a big-game animal or a distant steel…
Original author: Andrew McKean


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Sportsmen: Police Our Ranks in Public-Land Target Practice

Bad behavior leads to wildfires and lost access

Informal target practice or “plinking” on public land is a pleasant pastime, but when it goes bad, our public access and quality wildlife habitat can literally go up in…
Original author: Ben Long


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10 Tips for Starting a Fire in Bad Weather

How to get a blaze going in any condition

Almost anyone can start a fire on a dry, warm day with only a light breeze. But when the time comes that you really need that fire—it’s cold, rainy, windy, snowy—you may…
Original author: Tim MacWelch


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Gun News of the Week: Kavanaugh Confirmation Hearings Begin This Week

Plus: Defense Distributed Finds Way Around Court Order to Make 3D Gun Blueprints Available Online

Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump’s nominee to succeed the retired Justice Anthony Kennedy on the U.S. Supreme Court, is expected to face an exhausting,…
Original author: John Haughey


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TRCP Report: 9.5 Million Acres of Public Land are Inaccessible in the West

Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership and onX Maps have found that nearly 10 million acres of public land are landlocked (meaning legally inaccessible except for…
Original author: Alex Robinson


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Deer Hunting Forecast 2018

A state-by-state breakdown of what to expect this deer season

A state-by-state breakdown of what to expect for this deer season.
Original author: Brian Lovett


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5 Great Family Camping Trips to Take Before Summer Ends (Plus What To Do While You’re There)

Here are five great ideas for places to camp, fish, and generally enjoy the remains of summer before the leaves change and snow falls.
Original author: Christine Peterson


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Gear Tips for Big-Game Hunts in the Mountains

When you’ve drawn a tag for the hunt of a lifetime, these are the gear items to focus on

When you’ve drawn a tag for the hunt of a lifetime, these are the gear items to focus on…
Original author: Ben Long


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Order of Operations in a Survival Situation

This list prioritizes what you should do first in a crisis

This list prioritizes what you should do first in a crisis.
Original author: Tim MacWelch


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Everything You Need to Know About Hunting with Horses

A dozen videos on everything hunters should know about riding, saddling, and packing horses for a backcountry hunt

Horseback hunting is one of the greatest western adventures you can experience. Here are 11 instructional videos on everything from mounting and riding basics to loading…
Original author: Aram von Benedikt


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The Clock is Ticking for the Land and Water Conservation Fund Reauthorization

One critical tool for securing land for access is the federal Land &Water Conservation Fund, which has taken dollars from off-shore oil royalties and steered them toward…
Original author: Ben Long


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